A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Love, Love, Love… Our Greek goddess used to play hard to get. Not anymore… Athena is all smile in her kennel, tail wagging and ready when you are.She is a great cruiser, very house trained and very proper with every single dog neared as well as with the naughty squirrels. She was reserved in playgroups with her peers but she is now a “greeter” dog. Athena is a “bench girl” who enjoys a good cuddle, pressing her body against mine and giving kisses. Yes, the ice was broken quite quickly between us, and I heard just the same from staff and other volunteers. She is playful in the yard, runs after a ball or rather runs with me with bright eyes and a happy face. Athena is with us through no fault of her own. Her owners moved to a place not allowing pets. Her sweetness was her hallmark, and she is described as welcoming to strangers, wonderful with kids of all ages and good with other pooches. What’s not to love about Athena? A great friend she was and will be, a calm walker, a book or TV buddy and a most understanding confidant. Athena could be the one and only pet, the gem you have been looking for. Come to the Manhattan Care Center, ask to meet Athena in person and take her home.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information: Athena is a 4 year old female large mixed breed dog. She was bought from a breeder when she was a puppy. She was surrendered because her previous owner is moving and isn’t allowed pets in her new apartment.

Previously lived with: 2 adults

How is this dog around strangers? Around strangers, Athena is friendly and outgoing and exuberant at play with adults.

How is this dog around children? Athena has spent time with children from newborn to age 15. She was relaxed and affectionate and exuberant at play.

How is this dog around other dogs? Athena has spent time with all types of dogs and is playful and exuberant at play.

How is this dog around cats? Athena has spent time with a stray kitten for 1 day. She would lick the kitten and follow her around the house.

Resource guarding: If her food bowl was touched while eating, Athena moved over and was relaxed. She was playful if a treat or toy was taken away from her.

Bite history: Athena has never attempted to bite a person or animal.

Housetrained: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: medium

Other Notes: Athena barks if she hears loud noises. She isn’t bothered if she is pushed off furniture, disturbed while sleeping, if her coat is brushed, or if her nails are trimmed. She is friendly if she is held or restrained, if she is given a bath, or if an unfamiliar person approached her home or previous owner.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No

Medical Notes : Athena was last seen by a vet 1 year ago. She has no known injuries or medical concerns.

For a New Family to Know : Athena is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and excitable. Her previous owner likes that she’s sweet. If her previous owner was home she would follow her around. She likes to play with squeaky and stuffed toys. She likes to play fetch and tug. She was kept indoor only and at night she slept in her previous owners bed. She ate dry Dog chow. She is house trained and never had accidents in door and is wee wee pad trained. She is well behaved when left alone indoors. She knows the cues, sit, and down, speak wait and up. She was taken on walks 2-3 times a day for brisk walks. She pulls on leash and off leash she stays by your side.

Behavior Notes: Athena had a wagging tail when approached and allowed me to pet and scan her. She licked my hand and had a relaxed body. She allowed me to collar her and take her photo. When she saw another dog in the lobby, she began to pull towards him and cry. When going in her kennel she hesitated and backed away. She stepped up into the kennel with her first two paws and after she was tapped on her back paw she went in.

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Date of assessment: 7-Mar-2018

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Summary: Athena approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and solicited attention by jumping up. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.

PLAY GROUP :

3/6: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Athena tolerate polite greeting and some play solicitation. When play becomes persistent, Athena offers a brief growl, then moves away.

Date of intake: 5-Mar-2018

Summary: Athena had a relaxed body and allowed handling.

Date of initial: 5-Mar-2018

Summary: Athena allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: Athena’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Potential challenges: Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments: Kennel presence: Athena appears fearful in her kennel, growling and trembling. She does not display this behavior outside of her kennel and it was not noted in her previous home. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Athena may show behavior similar to what she is currently demonstrating in her kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations.

THEY ALWAYS MURDER OUR BLACK BEAUTIES..OUR STRONG BEAUTIES.
I AM PRAYING FOR OUR ATHENA…NOT MANY SHARES OR PLEDGES..WHY?? THIS NEW PROCEDURE WITH THE AC WEB SITE IS USELESS..A SHAM..GIVES ONE COLD PHOTO OF OUR DOGGIE
..THAT IS IT!! NOTHING ELSR..NO VOLUNTEER TO GIVE YOU THE TRUE WORDS OF OUR BEAUTY’S
TEMPERAMENT…NO VIDEO..NOTHING!! I AM SICK THAT OUR ATHENS MAY BE GONE..OUR BLACK BEAUTIES ARE SLAUGHTERED BC THEY ARE
B.L.A.C.K..I PLEDGED ON THE FB PAGE..I PRAY YOU ATE STILL WITH US MY BEAUTIFUL SOUL…SO WORRIED..AFRAID FOR YOU..I AM WITH YOU IN COMFORT AND LOVE…ALWAYS ..

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